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Sovite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Turbidite

The general Sovite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Sovite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Turbidite

The history of Sovite and Turbidite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Sovite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Sovite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Sovite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Sovite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Sovite is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Sovite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Sovite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Sovite and Turbidite

Along with Sovite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Turbidite. Etymology of Sovite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Turbidite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Turbidite are listed below.

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